Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)

CA — Energy Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CNQ
  • Rev/Share 20.9504
  • Book/Share 19.7302
  • PB 2.213
  • Debt/Equity 0.4136
  • CurrentRatio 0.8511
  • ROIC 0.1844

 

  • MktCap 90889787800.7255
  • FreeCF/Share 3.8082
  • PFCF 11.4026
  • PE 10.9833
  • Debt/Assets 0.2003
  • DivYield 0.0531
  • ROE 0.2066

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CNQ Raymond James Market Perform Outperform -- -- April 9, 2025
Upgrade CNQ Scotiabank Sector Perform Sector Outperform -- -- March 19, 2025
Upgrade CNQ Evercore ISI In-line Outperform -- -- March 7, 2025

News

Canadian Natural Resources: The Contrarian AI Play Nobody's Talking About
CNQ
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural provides an AI-resistant hedge with stable, non-discretionary energy demand, offering protection from tech disruption while benefiting from potential AI-driven energy consumption growth. Its long-life, low-decline oil sands assets and low breakeven ($40s WTI) ensure resilient margins and strong cash generation across commodity cycles. With 5%+ yield, 22% dividend CAGR, and a pending 100% FCF payout post $12B net debt, CNQ offers both income stability and upside.

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Why CNQ Stock Remains a Buy Despite a 10% Decline in a Year
CNQ
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CNQ's 10% stock drop hasn't shaken investor confidence, as steady production and strong cash flows keep it a compelling buy.

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Amid Soft Prices, 3 Canadian E&P Stocks Keep Their Edge
AETUF, BTE, CNQ
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry, we advise focusing on shares of CNQ, AETUF and BTE.

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These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
CNQ, GEV
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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Will Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CNQ
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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CNQ vs. SU: Which Canadian Oil Giant is Worth Buying Now?
CNQ, SU
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural's low-cost growth, rising production and unmatched dividend record make it the clear winner over Suncor in Canada's oil sands race.

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Should You Add Canadian Natural Stock to Your Portfolio Now?
CNQ
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNQ's 2.4% YTD rise, robust oil sands output and more than 5% dividend yield highlight its strength as a long-term income and growth pick.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 30th
AEG, CNQ, ECO
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ECO, CNQ and AEG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 30, 2025.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 25th
CNQ, ECO, SFD
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ECO, CNQ and SFD made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 25, 2025.

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4 Stocks Offering Strong Shareholder Yield for a Resilient Portfolio
BCSF, CNQ, CSX, VZ
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNQ, BCSF, CSX, and VZ stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.

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I Am Loading Up On My Favorite Dividend Growth Stock: Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Discover Canadian Natural Resources Limited's 'secret sauce' that makes it a long-term winner. With 25+ years of dividend growth and a 5.5% yield, CNQ offers unmatched income and upside potential. Trading at a steep discount to its net asset value, CNQ could deliver double-digit annualized total returns for years to come.

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September's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6%
CNQ, ENB, HASI, OKE, PBA, TRP
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend growth stocks offer stable, growing income and potential capital appreciation, making them ideal choices for long-term investors. Every month, we screen for potential opportunities that include processing for dividend safety, growth, and consistency, then narrow the field to those that also offer relatively higher yields. The higher yields can sometimes help to highlight potential names that have simply sold off and are undervalued, though, as an initial screen, further due diligence is always necessary.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 16th
CNQ, NBHC, ORRF
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNQ, NBHC and ORRF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 16, 2025.

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Looking for Income? 3 Oil Dividend Plays Yielding Over 4%
CNQ, CVX, KMI
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNQ, CVX and KMI present an opportunity for long-term stability and reliable returns in the volatile energy space.

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5 Top-Ranked Efficient Stocks to Buy for Solid Gains Amid Volatility
AWI, CLS, CNQ, RL, ZWS
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Strong efficiency ratios help spotlight ZWS, AWI, RL, CLS and CNQ as the top-ranked stocks for navigating market volatility.

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Canadian Natural Resources: Growth, Income And Cheap
CNQ
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural Resources offers strong long-term growth potential through diversified global operations and a focus on liquids production. The firm is investing $6.05B in capital projects this year, targeting increased output and further diversification, especially in the Alberta-region. With a track record of 9% annual production growth since FY 2021, Canadian Natural Resources is a top growth play. The energy firm projects accelerating production growth in FY 2025.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for August 27th
BHB, CNQ, COLB, MUFG, PGY
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

COLB, CNQ, BHB, MUFG and PGY have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 27, 2025.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 27th
BHB, CNQ, COLB
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNQ, COLB and BHB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 27, 2025.

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Canadian Natural Resources: Buy This Bargain Before The Market Wakes To Income
CNQ
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural Resources is a compelling value and income play, trading at a low P/E with a well-covered 5.7% yield. CNQ's long reserve life, low breakeven costs, and efficient operations provide resilience and upside in a volatile energy market. Recent production growth, strategic acquisitions, and robust LNG prospects position CNQ for continued earnings and cash flow expansion.

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Canadian Natural Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Expenses Decrease Y/Y
CNQ
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CNQ's second-quarter earnings and revenues beat estimates, but fall year over year, driven by lower realized oil and NGL prices and decreased product sales.

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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
CNQ
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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2 Dividend Stocks to Buy to Outperform the S&P 500
CNQ, FANG
Published: August 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

These dividend stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 and can continue doing so.

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Canadian Natural to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
CNQ
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CNQ is expected to see a boost in second-quarter results from favorable gas prices and new assets. Tariffs and rising costs are likely to have affected margins.

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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release
CNQ
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Now
CNQ, TRP
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Here's Why Investors Should Hold Canadian Natural Stock for Now
CNQ
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CNQ benefits from strong cash flows, low costs and dividend growth, but faces risks from weak stock performance, oil price volatility and limited global exposure.

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CNQ to Divest Seiu Lake Stake to Secure SLB's Asset Acquisition
CNQ
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CNQ will divest a 75% stake in Seiu Lake to finalize its Palliser Block deal, easing competition concerns in Alberta.

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Canadian Natural Resources: A Core Energy Holding With Remaining Upside
CNQ
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Canadian Natural Resources offers a massive, low-cost reserve base, low maintenance capital needs, and strong shareholder returns. Despite not trading at a valuation multiple discount, my DCF model supports a fair value of US$47.38 per share. Key risks include exposure to Canadian oil price discounts, asset concentration, and potential regulatory changes.

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Undercovered Dozen: Canadian Natural Resources, Armada Hoffler, Alexandria Real Estate And More
ARE, CNQ
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The 'Undercovered' Dozen series highlights 12 lesser-covered stocks weekly, providing investment ideas and sparking community discussion on their potential. Analysts recommend Canadian Natural Resources, Alexandria Real Estate, and A-Mark Precious Metals as strong buys. Analysts recommend Armada Hoffler, Athene Holding, B2Gold, Schlumberger, Capital Group Dividend Value, and QYLD as buys.

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My Top 2 Energy Picks With Up To +7% Yield
CNQ, ET
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Undervalued energy stocks offer wonderful opportunities for high income and growth. Canadian Natural Resources has massive, low-cost, long-life reserves, consistent production growth, and a sustainable 5.6% dividend yield. Energy Transfer delivers reliable, fee-based cash flows, a well-covered 7.5% yield, and strong growth prospects from major infrastructure projects.

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About Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)

  • IPO Date 2000-07-31
  • Website https://www.cnrl.com
  • Industry Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
  • CEO Norman Murray Edwards
  • Employees 10640

Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores for, develops, produces, markets, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company offers synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude oil, bitumen (thermal oil), primary heavy crude oil, and Pelican Lake heavy crude oil. Its midstream and refining assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, the company had total proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves were 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl); total proved plus probable crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves were 13,271 MMbbl; proved SCO reserves were 6,998 MMbbl; total proved plus probable SCO reserves were 7,535 MMbbl; proved natural gas reserves were 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf); and total proved plus probable natural gas reserves were 20,249 Bcf. It operates primarily in Western Canada; the United Kingdom portion of the North Sea; and Offshore Africa. The company was formerly known as AEX Minerals Corporation and changed its name to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.